It has been one day past a week since my total hip replacement procedure. My present condition has–from my perspective–far exceeded expectations. I share with you my perspectives regarding why this outcome has been achieved. These, of course, are personal views which you all may interpret differently.
1) Caring and expert medical professionals
An outstanding orthopedist supported by equally talented team members
2) Seamless care delivery
Starting with the decision to p…

Bob Becker

I thank Dr. LaReau for giving me a few more years of pain free living. My surgery took 4 1/2 hrs. and he was still smiling when he told my wife and daughter that everything went well. After 2 months of physical therapy–I was able to walk a mile. Arthur W.

85 Year Old Male Left Total Knee Revision

Dr. LaReau gave my life back to me when he performed the surgery to partially replace my knee. Before the surgery, it was difficult for me to walk any distance without severe pain. Now, thanks to Dr. LaReau, I am living my life normally once again. From my first visit to his office to my postoperative visits, he and his staff have been wonderful. They have been there to answer any questions and offer their support through the whole process and I can’t thank them enough.

68 Year Old Female Unicompartmental Arthroplasty Of The Right Knee

I sure made the right decision in choosing Dr. LaReau for my total hip replacement. No pain – the experience went so well I can’t believe it – I’m doing great!! Thank you. Bunny J.

70 Year Old Left Anterior Total Hip Arthoplasty

I am so pleased to have met Dr LaReau. He has given me my life back. I had been in such pain and unable to walk unassisted for at least a couple of years because a prior knee replacement loosened and broke due to a series of issues. I now have my new knee and it is an amazing piece of equipment. Though still working on rehab, I’m able to walk pain free and virtually unassisted. I will be able to walk up and down stairs properly for the first time in 10 years. My progress is amazing to me afte…

56 Year Old Left Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty

Hello, my name is James C. I had a horrific accident in 2011 and I was told that I would never walk again. As part of my injuries my right leg was bonded straight. I had an evaluation with Dr. LaReau about correcting this issue. A decision was made to install a “Hinge Knee”. The procedure went fantastic! Within weeks after the procedure I was walking again and I was told by other surgeons that I would never walk again. Dr. LaReau and Gretchen are fantastic to deal with! They are prompt…

33 Year Old Male Right Total Knee Arthroplasty

Dr. LaReau is a very skilled, dedicated, compassionate and caring Orthopedic surgeon. Because of my mis-diagnosis, I was given a cortisone shot. Since they were treating a non existing problem, it did no good. After seeing another Orthopedic surgeon, I was diagnosed in need of a complete hip replacement. However, because of the cortisone shot, the surgeon would not operate until 6 months after the shot was administered. During the six months the pain increased steadily. My pain becam…

83 Year Old Female Right Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty

Early in 2011 I realized that the pain in my left hip was not going to go away if I didn’t get some professional help. I had been trying to cope with a hip that was progressively causing more problems for about 2 years, and nothing I tried on my own seemed to help. I finally told my primary care doctor about the pain and he suggested that I see Dr Justin LaReau with Hinsdale Orthopedics to see what was wrong. An exam and a couple of xrays showed that I had lost the cushion in the hip j…

68 Year Old Male Left & Right Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty

It’s difficult to find the word to express my appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Justin LaReau and his staff. I had been in pain for over ten years with both knees, had knee replacement five years ago that failed and brought me even worse pain. I came to Hinsdale Orthopaedics after a recommendation and met with Dr. LaReau. He felt he could help me. After Dr. LaReau performed revision surgery I have been pain free, so much so that I had him replace my other knee after only eights months. …

59 Year Old Female Right Total Knee Arthroscopy and Left Total Knee Arthoplasty Revision

“Dr. LaReau was the fifth Chicago-area orthopaedic surgeon I consulted about my hip pain which was caused by hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis. His demeanor and confidence immediately put me at ease. He and his assistant intently listened to my story and concerns. He took the time to answer all of my questions and personally called me in response to some additional questions I emailed to his assistant. I didn’t consult with any more surgeons after meeting with Dr. LaReau; I knew that he was the o…